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Society and Culture Prelims

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

It refers to an organized body of ideas as to the truth of something.

a)

paradigm

b)

theory

c)

pedagogy

d)

science

2.

Proposes that societies undergo different stages in the development cycle and pass through different phases of growth and development, from simple primitive archaic society to complex-modern society.

a)

Structural-Functionalism Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Divine Origin Theory

d)

Social Conflict Theory

3.

Framework for building theory that envisions society as a complex system whose parts works together to promote solidarity and stability.

a)

Structural-Functional Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Social Conflict Theory

d)

Divine Origin Theory

4.

This is a framework for building theory that envisions society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change

a)

Structural Functional Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Social-Conflict Theory

d)

Divine Origin Theory

5.

This paradigm is a theoretical framework that envisions society as the product of the everyday interactions of individuals.

a)

Divine Origin Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Structural-Functional Theory

d)

Symbolic-Interaction Theory

6.

Looks for patterns of change. It offers satisfying explanation how societies come to exist, grow and develop.

a)

Structural-Functional Theory

b)

Evolutionary Theory

c)

Social-Conflict Theory

d)

Social-Contract Theory

7.

Views society as an organized network of cooperating groups operating in an orderly manner according to generally accepted social norms.

a)

Structural-Functional Theory

b)

Divine Origin Theory

c)

Evolutionary Theory

d)

Social-Conflict Theory

8.

The approach views class conflict and class exploitation as the prime moving force in mankind’s history, and that the struggle for power and wealth as a continuous process between and among categories of people.

a)

Evolutionary Theory

b)

Social-Conflict Theory

c)

Divine Origin Theory

d)

Structural-Functional Theory

9.

Includes such other approaches as dramaturgy, ethno-methodology and social exchange.

a)

Evolutionary Theory

b)

Structural-Functional Theory

c)

Symbolic-Interaction Theory

d)

Divine Origin Theory

10.

It is the systematic study of social behavior and human groups. It focuses primarily on the influence of social relationships upon people’s attitudes and behavior and on how societies are established and change. It deals with families, gangs, business firms, computer networks, political parties, schools, religions, and labor unions. It is concerned with love, poverty, conformity, technology, discrimination, illness, alienation, overpopulation and community.

a)

Psychology

b)

Biology

c)

Sociology

d)

Anthropology

11.

It is the study of humanity and the similarities and diversity of culture.

a)

Anthropology

b)

Sociology

c)

Psychology

d)

Biology

12.

It is mainly interested in a wide range of mental, psychological, and behavioral processes.

a)

Sociology

b)

Psychology

c)

Anthropology

d)

Physiology

13.

It is concerned with the human activities related to the production, consumption, and distribution of goods, services, and wealth within societies.

a)

Sociology

b)

Anthropology

c)

Political Science

d)

Economics

14.

It is concerned with the history and theory of government.

a)

Economics

b)

Anthropology

c)

Political Science

d)

Sociology

15.

It is the study of past events of human beings

a)

History

b)

Anthropology

c)

Political Science

d)

Economics

16.

It is that complex whole which includes knowledge belief, art, law, morals custom and other capabilities and habit acquired by man as a member of society.

a)

Tradition

b)

Culture

c)

Society

d)

Nation

17.

Select all the functions of culture

a)

Culture defines situations

b)

Culture is a treasury of knowledge

c)

Culture decides the destiny of the individual.

d)

Culture provides behavior patterns.

18.

All are characteristics of culture except:

a)

Culture is learned

b)

Culture is rigid

c)

Culture is transmitted

d)

Culture is social and collective

19.

The following are the components of culture

a)

Knowledge

b)

Norms

c)

Ideas, Beliefs and Values

d)

Material Culture

20.

It is the accumulated facts about the natural world, including both the biological and physical aspects.

a)

Natural Knowledge

b)

Technological Knowledge

c)

Supernatural Knowledge

d)

Magical Knowledge

21.

The kind of knowledge that is useful in dealing practical problems.

a)

Natural Knowledge

b)

Technological Knowledge

c)

Magical Knowledge

d)

Supernatural Knowledge

22.

It is he perception about the actions of gods, demons, angels or spirits

a)

Natural Knowledge

b)

Magical Knowledge

c)

Supernatural Knowledge

d)

Technological Knowledge

23.

The perceptions about the methods of influencing supernatural events by manipulating certain laws of nature.

a)

Supernatural Knowledge

b)

Magical Knowledge

c)

Natural Knowledge

d)

Technological Knowledge

24.

It pertains to society’s standards of propriety, morality, ethics and legality. Some examples are: eating, talking, dressing, cooking, courtship, child rearing, working, spending leisure time and some special occasions.

a)

Norms

b)

Tradition

c)

Religion

d)

Knowledge

25.

These are commonly known as the customs, traditions, and conventions of society. Example: pamamanhikan.

a)

Folkways

b)

Norms

c)

Rituals

d)

Mores

26.

Norms people consider vital to their well being and most cherished values; they are special customs with moral and ethical significance, which are strongly held and emphasized.

a)

Folkways

b)

Laws

c)

Tradition

d)

Mores

27.

These are formalized norms enacted by people vested with legitimate authority. They are group expectations, which have formal sanction by the state.

a)

Folkways

b)

Mores

c)

Laws

d)

Traditions

28.

It is a kind of mores that refers to the behavior, which must and ought to be done because they are ethically and morally good.

a)

Obligation

b)

Duty

c)

Right

d)

Laws

29.

It is a kind of mores that refers to societal prohibitions on certain acts which must not be done because they are not only illegal, but amoral and unethical. Example: incest, rape, cannibalism, murder, etc.

a)

Crime

b)

Taboo

c)

Positive mores

d)

Negative mores

30.

These are non-material aspects of culture and embody man’s conception of his physical and cultural world.

a)

Beliefs

b)

Values

c)

Ideas

d)

Tradition

31.

It is the person’s conviction about a certain idea. it embodies people’s perception of reality and includes the primitive ideas of the universe as well as the scientist’s empirical view of the world.

a)

Beliefs

b)

Ideas

c)

Values

d)

Tradition

32.

It is an abstract concept of what is important and worthwhile.

a)

ideas

b)

Beliefs

c)

Values

d)

Tradition

33.

These are concrete and tangible objects produced and used by man to satisfy his varied needs and wants. It ranges from the pre-historic stone tools and weapons to sophisticated and modern spaceships and weapons of mass destruction.

a)

Knowledge

b)

Norms

c)

Material Culture

d)

Values

34.

According to Sigmund Freud, personality consisted of the following major systems.

a)

conscience

b)

id

c)

ego

d)

superego

35.

It is the biological component which is the source of a number of drives and urges.

a)

id

b)

ego

c)

superego

d)

conscience

36.

It is the moral arm of the personality, representing the traditional rules, values and ideals of the society.

a)

id

b)

ego

c)

superego

d)

conscience

37.

It is the mediator between the needs of the individual and the real world.

a)

id

b)

ego

c)

superego

d)

conscience

38.

This theory poses that the self-identity is developed through the social interaction with others, mediated by language in the process of socialization.

a)

Looking Glass Self

b)

Sigmund Freud's Theory of Socialization Stages of Development

c)

Symbolic Interactionism

d)

Dramaturgical Approach

39.

The ability of children to visualize themselves through the eyes of others, to imagine how they appear to others.

a)

Looking Glass Self

b)

Symbolic Interactionism

c)

Theory of Socialization Stages of Development

d)

Dramaturgical Approach

40.

All are elements of the Looking Glass Self except:

a)

The imagination of how we appear to other persons

b)

The imagination of the judgment of that appearance

c)

Our judgment of others' appearance

d)

A sort of Self-feeling

41.

This theory elaborated the idea of role (acting in accordance with the expected norms attached to a particular position) and role performance (the actual conduct of the role in accordance with the position). Example: a priest/nun expected to be humble and compassionate

a)

Looking Glass Self Theory

b)

Socialization Stages of Development

c)

Dramaturgical Approach

d)

Symbolic Interactionism

42.

It is a life long process which enables the individual to learn the content of her/his culture and the many behavioral patterns of the group to which s/he belongs.

a)

Integration

b)

Socialization

c)

Interaction

d)

Assimilation

43.

Arrange the process of socialization:

1) Identification

2) Suggestion

3) Imitation

a)

3,2,1

b)

1,3,2

c)

1,2,3

d)

3,1,2

44.

It is a permanent, the most complete and primary institution that looks after the needs of an individual.

a)

Family

b)

Church

c)

School

d)

Peer Group

45.

The children are brought to this agency of socialization by their parents as early as infancy and are initiated early into saying their prayers and forming a notion of God.

a)

School

b)

Church

c)

Peers

d)

Hospital

46.

This the first formal agency which exposes the child to the rules of larger society. This agency is responsible for inculcating knowledge and skills, which prepare them for adulthood and become productive and effective citizens of the country.

a)

School

b)

Church

c)

Peers

d)

Family

47.

The informal grouping of two or more members, more or less of the same age, neighborhood, or school.This is the only agency of socialization not controlled primarily by adults. They had no definite set of goals except companionship, thus, values were observed such as utang na loob, pakikisama, or damay.

a)

Peers

b)

Family

c)

Workmates

d)

Churchgoers

48.

It refers to all instruments of communication such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, and records.

a)

Social Media

b)

Telecommunication

c)

Mass Media

d)

Printed Media

49.

The psychological, social, and cultural differences between males and females.

a)

Sex

b)

Gender

c)

LGBT

d)

Straight

50.

The process by which people come to acquire political attitudes and values.

a)

Gender Socialization

b)

Political Socialization

c)

Economical Socialization

d)

Cultural Socialization

51.

It is a type of family that is composed of a husband and his wife and their children in a union recognized by the other members of the family.

a)

Atomic Family

b)

Extended Family

c)

Nuclear Family

d)

Duplex Family

52.

It is composed of two or more nuclear families, economically and socially related to each other

a)

Extended Family

b)

Nuclear Family

c)

Conjugal Family

d)

Consanguine Family

53.

The nucleus of blood relatives as more important than the spouses. Blood relationships formed during are emphasized.

a)

Consanguine Family

b)

Conjugal Family

c)

Nuclear Family

d)

Extended Family

54.

Descent affiliates a person with a group of relatives related through his or her mother.

a)

Patrilinial

b)

Matrilinial

c)

Bilateral

55.

The couple established residence independent and far form their parent’s residence.

a)

Patrilocal

b)

Matrilocal

c)

Neolocal

d)

Bilocal

56.

The father commutes to work and his absence gives the mother a dominant position in the family, although the father may also share with the mother in decision-making.

a)

Matricentric

b)

Patriarchal

c)

Matriarchal

d)

Egalitarian

57.

Choose all the functions of the family

a)

Regulates sexual behavior

b)

Reproduction

c)

Performs Biological Maintenance

d)

Welfare and Protection

e)

Exploitation

58.

It is a universal and widespread phenomenon, a part of the cultural system. It is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, uniting into a single, moral community all those who adhere to those beliefs and practices.

a)

Culture

b)

Tradition

c)

Religion

d)

Ideation

59.

The following are elements of religion except:

a)

Taboo

b)

Beliefs

c)

The sacred and the profane

d)

Rituals

e)

Moral Community

60.

Which is not a function of religion according to the Functionalist perspective?

a)

Religion gives meaning and purpose to certain beliefs and provides people with a perspective for looking at the world.

b)

Religion serves as a means of social control.

c)

Religion performs welfare, education and recreation functions

d)

Religion is the “opiate of the people”. It can provide unity for those with the faith, but it can spur conflict between opposing religious group.

61.

A highly cohesive group of believers who strictly adhere to a religious doctrine and reject many beliefs and practices of the general society and replace them with beliefs and practices which may appear strange to the non believer.

a)

Cult

b)

Church

c)

Sect

d)

Fanatics

62.

It is a religious organization often inspired by a charismatic leader and largely outside a society’s cultural tradition. People voluntarily follow a leader who preaches new beliefs and practices.

a)

Church

b)

Sect

c)

Fanatics

d)

Cult

63.

It is how people are ranked according to the scarce resources they control.

a)

Social differentiation

b)

Inequality

c)

Social Stratification

d)

Class Status

64.

It represents a rigid form of stratification based on hereditary status, traditional occupation and restrictions on social relationships

a)

Caste System

b)

Class System

c)

Estate System

d)

System based on Merit

65.

Stratification system in which merit rather than inheritance (ascribed characteristics) determines social rank .

a)

Open Stratification System

b)

Closed Stratification System

66.

The position in an economic hierarchy occupied by individuals or families with similar access to, or control over, material resources (e.g., working class, professional class).

a)

Class Structure

b)

Socioeconomic Status

c)

Class

67.

It is the changing one’s social position.

a)

Social Climbing

b)

Social Movement

c)

Social Mobility

d)

Social Change

68.

The movement between generations, usually measured by comparing the positions of parents and children.

a)

Upward Mobility

b)

Downward Mobility

c)

Intergenerational Mobility

d)

Interlifetime Mobility

69.

It refers to the social ranking of individuals at different stages in their lives.

a)

Gender stratification

b)

Age stratification

c)

Economic stratification

d)

Cultural Stratification

70.

Full equality of opportunity does not exist and we cannot thus speak of exchange mobility. Rather most mobility is of a structural nature. This means that mobility occurs as a result of an expansion of better-paid occupations. This expansion is often the result of structural changes in the labor market.

a)

Vertical Mobility

b)

Intergenerational Mobility

c)

Intragenerational Mobility

d)

Structural Mobility